The SALSA team, headed by Dr. Fabrice Rouillier and Dr. Jean-Charles Faugère, researches and develops algorithms for exact and numerical solutions of systems of polynomial equations. Such equations constitute one of the most important mathematical areas for high-performance computing in engineering and science. Polynomial equations are central to a variety of application areas including robotics, coding theory, cryptography and signal processing. As part of the initiative, Maplesoft expects these powerful methods, well known under the names FGb and RS, to be a clear market differentiator for future releases of its products, including its flagship product Maple.

"The SALSA group has produced the world's most powerful validated solvers for systems of polynomial equations", stated Maplesoft’s Chief Scientist Dr. Laurent Bernardin. "This partnership is another clear indication of Maplesoft's commitment to provide customers with the absolute best technology to meet the challenges of modern high-performance computation."